ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2944, 2 December 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

HIS-MAJESTY'S THEATRIC. Throughout the week His Majesty's Theatre has been well attended, and the. programme is one of the most varied submitted at this theatre for some time. Banking, first on tho programme, is a very lively and clever dancing turu by. the Dick and Dorothy Trio, a. smart team, consisting of two Eton-jacketed young men and a girl who are much favoured. Miss D. Harris also finds much favour witli a number of ragtimo ditties. Miss M. Jewell, a pleasing singer, and Mr; D. Cornwallis, ,iiii English elocutionist, aro also on tho programme, along with a number of other good artists. The usual Saturday afternoon matinee at 2.30 o'clock is announced for to-day. MARY PICKEOKD IN "-LITTLE .. PAL." Mary- Pickford, the darling of the screen will appear at tho King's Theatre at tho matin.eo to-day and also to-Tiislit, in a now and uniiie role as the "Little Pal" of Daniel Frohmann'si (powerful drama of frozon golden Alaska, presented by the Famous Players. In the character of a half-casto Indian girl Miss Pickford appears in a different role from tho winsome, roguish parts that havo endeared her to tho public. As tho halfbreed daughter of a dissolute saloon and gambling-den keeper, sho defies the bully of a mining camp, who is attracted by her dainty charm; but the father's bank is broken by the bully in a game of roulette, and, in a final cast of tho d.io the saloon-keeper stages his all and "Little Pal." Tho bully wins, T>ut "Little Pal" escapes and is rescued from freezing by John Grandon an Easterner, and here enters romance. She tends his cabin, and falls in love with him, but fever strikes him down. His wife is sent for. and to help them to get away "Little Pal" rote tho miners. Tho final scene depicts "Littlo Pal" standing amongst the pines, watching tho departure of her love. Tha star film is supported by a good selection, which includes an amusing Vitagraph comedy, "Colonel Kmit and the 100 Dollar Bill," featuring Frank Daniels, that most amusing American comedian. . The PatHo Gazette and. a. pretty coloured study, "Butterflies and Bees," also find a placn on tho bill. CHAPLIN IN "ONE A.M." AT EVERYBODY'S' - With. to-day's change of programme at -Theatre everything gives way to a carnival of comedy, in which the ever-popular Charlie Chaplin rules supreme. Tho film entitled "One A.M." shows this famous comedian in his original vaudeville act. Single-handed he holds the stag© for some considerable space of time, during which the spectators have little to do save enjoy the spontaneous fun. s with which tho picture overflows. The claim made for this characteristic piece of Chaplin fooling is that he is the only comedian who could havo made it tho success it is, so peculiarly does it suit his typo of fun-making. As the intoxicated wont-go-home-tili-morning clubnym, he strikes trouble at every angle, and Bis antics when ho finally winds up in a strange house full of stuffed animals, which ho imagines aro wild beasts, are calculated to fairly make tho audience shake. A powerful marine drama; "Sons of tho Sea," is also to be shown. , : CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT THE ' EMPRESS. Tho latest Mutual-Chaplin comedy is to be shown at the Empress this morning, and as entitled "1 a.m." The film is a solo performance, 'that is to say, Chaplin is the sole source of the humour, with the exception of the weird collection of stago properties which his fertile brain has collected about him to assist in the fun-making. Theso (jncludo a wealthy clubman's collection of stuffed animals, a folding bed, a serving table, and Charlie fe dropped by mistake at "one o' the morn" -alter a thirsty night into a place that strikes him as a nightmare zoo. Nothing more heed be said for tho benefit of anyone, who has scon Chaplin at-his best. Tho other feature' film of : the new programme is-"A "Modern Joan of Are," or "Susan Rocks-tho ■Boat," This is described as a''brilliant photo-play with a strain of comedy which narrowly misses a dramatic inrush of black'tragedy. Mary Pickford's husband,' Owen Mooro, takes the leading male role, and Dorothy Gash makes a dainty work of uplifting tho wicked paupers who would rather Btay where they are. QUEEN'S THEATRE. Cuba Street has always seemed an ideal sito for an up-to-dato picture theatre, and. it has now "comb into its own," the spacious, airy and comfortable Queon's Theatro -having beon erected on a central site for picturo purposes. The now building has already been fully described in our columns, and now that it is out of tho hands of the builders it comes fully up to expectations. The opening performance, is fixed for Monday next at 8 p.m., after which tho theatro will bo run daily continuously 1 from H a.m. The star feature selected j for its debut is tho.Lasky drama "Temp- , ration," a story ripo with human inj terost and graphically spectacular, in six striking acts. Tho support will bo mainly comedic in character, and a sterI ling entertainment is promised. The j orchestra will bo under tho baton of Signor Alf. Truda. A novel innpvation will bo the introduction of the song "Homo, Sweet Home," accompanying tho opening, feature "Temptation." Popular prices aro being charged, and tho box plan is now open at tho Bristol. CLEMENT MAY AT THE TOWN - HAIL. On Monday evening next, in tho Concert Chamber, Town Hall, Mr. Clement May, entertainer, will commence a season of three nights. Mr. May has recently completed a long tour of India and the Far East, whore, it is stated, his performances met with the highest approval. During his short season here ho will introduce stories and characters from tho works of many notahlo authors, including tho famous short stories of 0. Henry. Mr. May is the first artist to introduco this author's fine works on the concert platform, and it is said that his rendering of them has gained for him a reputation siiph as few artists enjoy. Theso stories nave a distinctly American setting, but the themo of each is a themo that is known to every human heart. Mr. May will also be seen in a number of characters from tho works of tho immortal Charles Dickens.' iVmong other numbers ho will be henrd in an extract from C. J. Dennis's masterpiece of Australian literature, "The Sentimental Bloke." Supporting Mr. May will bo Miss Jessie Bartlett, who is said to possess a contralto voico of fine range and power; whilo Mrs. Clemont May will be heard in a number of dainty songs, and I Mr. Frank Thomas will be at the piano. The box plan is now open at the Bristol. "THE MESSIAH." This year tho performance of "Tho Messiah" by the Royal Choral Union on Thursday next is to be made notable by tho first appearance in New Zealand of the English oratorio soprano, Miss Minnie Waugh. She possesses, according to the Glasgow "Herald," all tho reserve' seriousness, and strength for oratorio'work, and her appearance- in Handel's great work will be eagerly awaited. The contralto solos will be taken by Miss Mina Caldow, tho tenor by Sergeant Edwin Dennis and tho baritouo soli by Mr. L. Barnes. It is tho intention on this occasion to utilise the grand organ in conjunction with tho orchestra, so tho performance should be a notablo one.. The final rehearsal will bo hold in the Town Hall on Wednesday at 7.30, when only those taking part will bo admitted. Tho box plan is now open at tho Bristol, where lis. and 2s. seats can be reserved. Tho 'performance will bo under tho conductorship of Mr. Robert Parker. ST. MARY'S CONVENT'S ANNUAL CONCERT. The annual concert of the pupils of St. Mary's Convent will take-place at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Tuesday, December 12. This year tho proceeds of the cuncert will be donated lor patriotic purposes, and as the Catholic Knitting Guild and Field Service Fund aro in need of assistance tho profits will bo divided equally between those two patriotic societies. Tho Rev. Sister Lignni has arranged n programmeof exceptional merit, and tho .music-lov-ing public is promised a rare musical treat- Singers such as Misses Teresa

Sl'Enroe, Agnes Segrief, and Morrison, who have already established their reputation, will he heard in solos, duets, trios, and quartets. The box plan opens at tlio Bristol on Wednesday. MISS GRACE KENNEDY'S PUPILS' CONCERT. An attractive programme has been arranged by Miss Grace Kennedy for her concert this evening at tbo Masonic Hall, Jioulcott Street. A string orchestra of some 25 performers will contribute items, and a concerto for four violins has also a prominent place on tho programme. Much interest is attached to tho first appearance of Mr. J. S. Prentico on the concert platform. He is said to possess a fino baritone voice, which ho knows how to use. His numbers will include tho Cavatina from 'Faust'" and "Tho Trumpeter." The net proceeds of tho concert will go to augment tho fund for entertaining tho dependants of soldiers and sailors. HARMONIC SOCIETY CONCERT TO-NIGHT. A final reminder is given of the Harmonic Society's concert to-night in the Town Hall Concert Chamber. Everything points to tho concert being tho most successful of a series of splendid concerts by tho society. The choir of 60 picked voices is in good form, and will beneard in a number of charming part songs, under tho baton of Mr. H. Tcmplo White. The society will be assisted by Miss Agnes Segrief, contralto. Miss Phyllis Hanify, eolo pianist, and Private S. Laslett Extern, tenor. Record hooking has taken place at the Bristol, so that a crowded audience is assured. ENTERTAINMENT AT BONA.BAY. The residents of tho eastern side of the harbour have already .contributed very freely to all funds for patriotic purposes. They are again rising to the occasion to-day. The Okiwi Minstrel Club, composed entirely of local talent, are giving an old-time minstrel performance in aid of the Soldier's Day Fund. Tho troup have been assiduously rehearsing for some weeks past, and under the able leadership of Mr. S. Ciinino the public slioidd witness a highly creditable performance, and at tho same time assist a worthy cause. The Borough Council havo consented to delay a steamer.until, 10.30 p.m. from Bona Bay, in order to permit visitors from town to remain until the end of the performance. SCOTTISH SOCIETY CONCERT. On Thursday evening the Scottish Society celebrated the anniversary of their patron Saint by a concert given in their Social Hall, Cuba Strcot. The Chief gave a short address, dealing with the aims and objects of the society. Every item in the lengthy programmo was Scottish, and when Mr. Newton.rendered the first song entitled "Our Ain Folk" it was at once made manifest that the 6ongs of "our ain folk" were much more pleasing to the audience than the most classical oratories of "foreign" extraction. Miss Miller, Mossts. Simpson, M'Gregor, and Houston contributed vocal items, which wero much appreciated, and Mr. Gibson gavo a violin solo. "Heather Wreath," which evoked a clamorous encore. Mr. Thompson proved himself an apt reciter, and evoked much merriment and laughter. The juveniles danced ' particularly well to the piping of Messrs. Fra6ei a.nd Patterson. The ripe Band gave several items. A most enjoyable evening concluded with the singing of tho evergreen "Auld Lang Syne."